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Ringtown, PA

Pennsylvania

Ringtown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 759. Residents earn $96,250 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
759 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$96,250 Median Income $37,269 per capita
$172,200 Home Value $208,397 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 624 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,250
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $172,200
39% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 125/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $696
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Ringtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population759
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$37,269
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent$696
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$208,397
Housing Units340
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property624/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.7%
Libraries14

Is Ringtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ringtown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Ringtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ringtown is $96,250, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ringtown is $172,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ringtown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 624 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ringtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ringtown has a population of 759 with a density of 1,725 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

759
Total Population
1,725
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57%
Female 43%

Race & Ethnicity

Ringtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ringtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ringtown is $96,250, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Ringtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,250
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,269
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ringtown is $172,200, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $696 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $208,397.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,200
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$208,397
Median List Price$150,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$150,000
$/Sq Ft$135
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$696
40% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%
Housing Units340
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate3.13%
Ringtown has a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 624 per 100,000 (68% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ringtown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent124.8/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault124.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property624.2/100K
68% below US avg
Burglary249.7/100K
Theft374.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ringtown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,725/sq mi
Coordinates40.8565°N, 76.2350°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 87.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,725/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit3.9%
Work from Home5.2%

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